Liverpool City Council has unveiled a striking new green wall installation along a section of the Bath Street cycle path in the city centre, marking a bold step forward in its “Greening Liverpool” initiative.
This innovative project is designed to rejuvenate urban spaces, support biodiversity, and promote community wellbeing. It will also complement an upcoming infrastructure scheme to create a new cycle lane at the Bath Street Triangle, strengthening connections between the northern docks and the city’s business district.
Funded by a successful £30,000 grant from Climate KIC’s Sustainable Cities Mobility challenge — a competitive programme supporting green and sustainable urban projects across Europe — the green wall is a key example of Liverpool’s commitment to environmental innovation.
The installation is being delivered in partnership with leading supplier Meristem Ltd. Work began this week with the positioning of approximately 30 metres of wooden planters, each measuring 1.2 metres in length, secured onto trellises. These will support climbing plants that, over time, will transform a graffiti-covered retaining wall into a lush, living vertical garden.
Beyond its visual appeal, the green wall will serve a practical environmental function — acting as a natural air purifier and bringing wellbeing benefits to cyclists and pedestrians alike.
Each year, the living wall is expected to:
- Remove approximately 110.5kg of carbon
- Generate 144.5kg of oxygen
- Extract 230kg of gas pollutants
The installation runs from the mid-point of Bath Street toward St Nicholas Place, with plans to expand the coverage by adding additional planters at the opposite end for a continuous green corridor.
The initiative is a collaborative effort, with council maintenance teams currently managing watering based on weather patterns. Long-term irrigation solutions are also under review to ensure the health and sustainability of the plants.
This green wall stands as a powerful symbol of Liverpool’s drive to create a cleaner, greener, and more livable urban environment.
Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins, Cabinet Member for Communities, Neighbourhoods and Streetscene, said:
“We are thrilled to have this initiative, which embodies our commitment to creating a healthier and more sustainable urban environment.
“By transforming a neglected, graffiti-covered wall into a flourishing green oasis, we aim to uplift the community’s spirit and improve the overall environmental quality of our city centre.
“The support from Climate KIC through the Sustainable Cities Mobility challenge has been instrumental in bringing this project to fruition, reflecting Liverpool City Council’s proactive stance on sustainability and environmental stewardship.
“This green wall project serves as an inspiring example of how targeted investment can yield lasting benefits in urban aesthetics, air quality, and community wellbeing.”
READ MORE: Major Regeneration Planned for Liverpool’s Cultural Quarter
